COMMUNITY BRIEFS – October 25, 2021

4.3-magnitude quake in Pagan region
At 3:52am on Oct. 23, 2021, a report of a 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred at 18.208°N 145.299°E in Pagan region of the Northern Mariana Islands . Currently, there are no tsunami warnings, or advisories that were issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. For more information, contact the CNMI EOC State Warning Point at 237-8000. (PR)

5.4-magnitude quake in FSM
At 5:45pm on Oct. 22, 2021, a report on a 5.4-magnitude earthquake occurred at 4.435°N 147.283°E in the Federated States of Micronesia region. Currently, there are no tsunami warnings or advisories issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. For more information, contact the CNMI EOC State Warning Point at 670-237-8000. (PR)

Water service interruption in portions of Fina Sisu, Lower Dandan and As Lito
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. would like to inform the public that there will be a scheduled water service interruption on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, from 8am to 5pm for customers in portions of Fina Sisu along Tun Joaquin Doi Road from the corner of the Shell Dandan Gas Station to the Saipan International School entrance in As Lito.

The purpose of the scheduled water service interruption is due to the improvement and replacement of the 2-inch waterline, as part of the Fine Sisu Waterline Replacement Project. Customers should expect low water pressure to no water during the duration of the water interruption.

For more information, contact the CUC Hotline (236-4333) or monitor our Facebook page for the latest updates (https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthUtilitiesCorporationl). (PR)

Small craft advisory today
A small craft advisory is in effect from midnight last night to 6am today, Monday.

Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center-State Warning Point, south winds are building to between 20 and 25 knots, with occasional gusts of 30 knots. Choppy seas between 5 and 8 feet are expected. These conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Largest seas are likely near Guam. Reduced visibility likely at times due to waves of heavy showers. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. (PR)